QMPSS - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Study, Quantitative, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.
QNKS - Overview: Natural Killer (NK)/Natural Killer T-Cell Subsets, Quantitative, Blood
Quantitation of the major natural killer (NK)-cell subsets relative to total NK cells (NK cell subsets) or total lymphocytes (NK T cells) Assessment in the following clinical contexts: HIV, primary immune deficiencies with NK cell...
CDS1 - Overview: CNS Demyelinating Disease Evaluation, Serum
Diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases (IDDs) with similar phenotype to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), including optic neuritis (single or bilateral) and transverse myelitis Diagnosis of autoimmune myelin...
MEV1 - Overview: Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood
Diagnosis of methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia and possible hereditary (congenital) causes Differentiation of methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia from other causes of cyanosis (eg, congenital heart disease)
STHPV - Overview: ThinPrep Screen with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Reflex, Varies
Managing and triaging of patients, aged 21 years or older, with abnormal Pap results Screening for detection of high-risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aids in triaging...
DTHPV - Overview: ThinPrep Diagnostic with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Reflex, Varies
Management and triage of patients aged 21 years or older with abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) results Diagnostic test for detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) high-risk genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Results...
THEV1 - Overview: Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum
Evaluation of microcytosis Extensive and economical diagnosis and classification of hemoglobinopathies or thalassemia, including complex disorders Diagnosis of hereditary persistence of hemoglobin
CDSP - Overview: Celiac Disease Serology Cascade, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family history, previous diagnosis with associated disease, positivity...
HBEL1 - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
Screening for infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with the development of cervical cancer Individual genotyping of HPV-16 and/or HPV-18 if present This testing is intended for use in clinical monitoring and...
CDCOM - Overview: Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade, Serum and Whole Blood
Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family history, previous diagnosis with associated...
Screening for common variable immunodeficiency and hyper-IgM syndromes Assessing B-cell subset reconstitution after stem cell or bone marrow transplant Assessing response to B-cell-depleting immunotherapy This test is not indicated...
CYPZ - Overview: 21-Hydroxylase Gene, CYP21A2, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Carrier screening and diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in individuals with a personal or family history of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, or as follow-up to positive CAH newborn screens and/or...
ACC - Overview: Adrenal Mass Panel, 24 Hour, Urine
Aiding in assessing malignancy in adrenal masses May aid in improving diagnostic and prognostic prediction and dissect disease mechanisms for the following applications: -Diagnostic assessment and follow up of adrenal cortical...
ALBLD - Overview: Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
Detection of the more common potential causes of abnormal bleeding (eg, factor deficiencies/hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, factor-specific inhibitors) and a simple screen to evaluate for an inhibitor or severe deficiency of factor XIII...
AATHR - Overview: Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
Evaluating patients with thrombosis or hypercoagulability states Detecting a lupus-like anticoagulant; dysfibrinogenemia; disseminated intravascular coagulation/intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis Detecting a deficiency of...
CILPF - Overview: Congenital Infantile Leukemia, FISH, Tissue
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities and classic rearrangements seen in infant patients with leukemia using tissue specimens
CSFME - Overview: Meningitis/Encephalitis Pathogen Panel, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Rapid detection of meningitis and encephalitis caused by: -Escherichia coli K1 (K1 serotype only) -Haemophilus influenzae -Listeria monocytogenes -Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated strains only) -Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B...
WESPR - Overview: Panel to Whole Exome Sequencing Reflex Test, Varies
Serving as a second-tier test for patients in whom previous genetic testing was negative or inconclusive Identifying causative variants in genes that were not included on panel testing which can allow for: -Better understanding of the...
SERPZ - Overview: SERPINA1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identification of causative mutations when a deficient serum level of alpha-1-antitrypsin is not explained by routine testing, such as proteotyping, genotyping, or isoelectric focusing phenotyping. Determining the specific allelic variant...
A1ALC - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z, LC-MS/MS, Serum
Identification of homozygous and heterozygous S and Z proteotypes of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
QUAD1 - Overview: Quad Screen (Second Trimester) Maternal, Serum
Prenatal screening for open neural tube defect (alpha-fetoprotein only), trisomy 21 (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, estriol, and inhibin A) and trisomy 18 (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and estriol)
Mayo Clinic Staff Members Honored in ASCP's "40 under Forty" - Insights
Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has announced the 2017 “40 under Forty” honorees. Each year, the Selection Committee identifies 40 ASCP members under the age of 40 who are recognized for being future pathology and...
D., named to Business Insider's list of 30 under 40 working to transform health care - Insights
Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 13 - Insights
evolution of giant cell arteritis with a prospective study of follow-up temporal artery biopsies in 40 treated patients....
High School Students Experience Laboratory Professional Careers - Insights
Last month in Rochester, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences welcomed 40 Minnesota high school juniors and seniors to tour various areas of the Mayo Clinic campus as a part of this year’s Career...
Yuma Regional Medical Center: Changing perceptions and powering growth - Insights
leaders, resulting in a changed perception of the laboratory’s ability to drive profitability and a $40 million capital investment in laboratory infrastructure....